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Jumping knowledge quiz!

Reckon you’re a jumping guru and know everything there is to know? Test your knowledge with our fab quiz!

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You’re getting your pony ready for a showjumping lesson. What tack should they be wearing?

A dressage saddle and double bridle

A GP or jumping saddle and some boots to protect their legs

It doesn’t really matter what saddle they're wearing, but they need a super-strong bit

2 / 9

When approaching a fence, where should you be looking?

Up and over the other side of the fence

Down at where you want your pony to take off

At your pony’s feet so you can count how many strides they take

3 / 9

What are the five stages of a jump?

Approach, take off, flight, landing, run off

Getting ready, beginning, middle, end, getaway

Approach, take off, moment of suspension, landing, getaway

4 / 9

Your friend wants to enter a cross-country competition, what safety gear should they wear?

An up-to-standard skull cap and body protector, gloves and long-sleeved top

An up-to-standard hat with a peak, a body protector, long-sleeved top and gloves

Just a hat and gloves is fine

5 / 9

How many strides are there between fences in a double?

Doubles can be any distance apart, they just have to be in a straight line

At least five

No more than two

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When warming your pony up at a showjumping competition, what type of fence should you start with?

A big spread to make sure they're ready for the tricky course ahead

A simple cross-pole, as it’ll help guide you towards the centre of the fence and is inviting to jump

You don’t need to jump before you go in, the first fence of the course is the best warm-up

7 / 9

Why should you shorten your stirrups when jumping?

To help you keep your balance over and between fences while you’re in the jumping position

To make you taller in the saddle so you can see the fence better over your pony’s head

You don’t need to shorten them unless you’re learning to jump

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Your pony’s hot and puffing after your jumping session. What should you do?

Walk them around on a long rein, making sure to loosen your girth a bit, too

Jump straight off to go and find some water to wash them off with – they’ll be cool in no time

Take them back to their stable so they can catch their breath while you make their dinner

9 / 9

You’re having a showjumping lesson and your pony spooks and refuses at a scary filler. What should you do?

Get cross with them and give a sharp tap with your whip to let them know they've been naughty

Approach the fence again – ride positively, look up and over the fence and have your legs wrapped firmly around their sides

Refuse to jump any more fences with fillers –you’re clearly not ready to for them

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